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I wish to thank all of you who attended and supported this year’s martial arts SummerFest making it one of the most successful events since it was first created in 1983. Also thanks to all of you who sent me email expressing how much you learn and enjoyed the event. Certainly one of the most memorable …

When the Dragon Whispers by Bill Finnerty Much is written,little is said. Much is taught,but little is actually passed on.But why should it be? To fully understand the true depth of martial,you must study the ancient culture and all its strict traditions. Rank does not denote knowledge, nor does it command the respect we think …

SummerFest 2015 Information Sheet & Schedule Register Here Rory Miller, who has become a regular at the camp, will hopefully be with us all three days and will be teaching a number of seminars on Friday and Saturday. If he can attend, Rory will be conducting his 2nd Summerfest “Event” If you didn’t preregister and …

This morning, an old friend and student, Michael Zwerdling, sent me a copy of an article published in the Spring,2014 “Atlantic Salmon Journal”, written by another “very old” friend and student of mine, David Finkelstein. David is famous for working a few years with the Ford Foundation as the organization’s first China specialist before retiring …

Henry Thom Sensei Thom, Chairman of IUKF and senior Uechi-ryu instructor is a gifted martial artist and superb seminar presenter at SummerFest. He is the author of a very popular self-defense DVD (previews can be seen on youtube) and is well known on the seminar circuit.

I am very pleased to notify everyone that sensei David Hunt will be with us this year at a Presenter. His topic will be: “ Accelerating your Techniques using Rotation and Stance” Not too late for on-line registration. . .

Non-Physical Self-Defense Marjorie Swift Mention self-defense & the average martial artist reviews all the techniques he or she has practiced many times. Followed by the statement: This won’t happen to me.” In this seminar, we will explore the statistics, starting with “Most crimes are committed by someone you know, not a stranger in a dark alley”. …

David Kelley has been a practitioner of Uechi-Ryu Karate since 1974. He is a senior student of Sensei Buzz Durkin and holds the rank of 8th Dan. His presentation will focus on various practical applications of circular movements found in the Uechi-Ryu kata; specifically as they relate to locks, holds, joint manipulation, and the movement …